Nicole

workers and other individuals fighting there own insecurities, so please don't let their fair, insecurities and negativity cause you to feel insecure about your choice to go Natural or take the leap for the commitment of starting your Lock journey!!! My 20 years experience as a Hairstylist has given me the experience of seeing all aspects to hair trauma due to harsh chemicals including excessive hair breakage, scalp abrasions, thinning sides, per mature Alopecia, dull lifeless hair due to chemical abuse from over processing hair and also hair loss due to medications and illness.. I have worked in numerous salons and have professional experience working with all hair textures, genders, all cultures and ethnic groups. My career as a Stylist has been in hood shops, Upscale salons to even The Haircuttery...

I have been Mentored by many throughout my journey as a Hairstylist my a grandmother was my first mentor as a youth she taught me the importance of Haircare and how to mix herbs, Glovers mane and olive oil as an aid to having healthy hair. Even though she straighten hair she never used chemicals only a Hot comb. I learned at a very early age who to use hot combs, stove curlers and even using brown bag to curl.. My Mother is also important to my development as a Stylist as a Teen she would take me to Hair shows and Culture events that open my creativity to fashion, hair and makeup. Another Mentor that I must mention is Yvette Smalls I was introduced to her by my Mother and as a small child Yvette Smalls would braid my hair in intricate designs with beads an cowrie shells.. Yvette Smalls later mentored me throughout my development as a Stylist and conscience woman in the Community. Sister "E" will be missed but her Legacy will continue through Me and thousands of others...

The Philadelphia Locks Conference was a venue that gave me a chance to showcase my skills and win several awards for my craft, Founder Sharon Goodman was someone who motivated me and supported me at events I facilitated. She was an amazing person and is deeply missed by many but The Locks Conference continues after over 15 years for more info about The Locks Conference contact www.locksconference.com
I also had the opportunity to visit Atlanta in 1998 and meet Taliyah Waajid and attend her certificate Natural hair/Braiding/Weaving Seminar for more info on Taliyah Waajid Seminars and Natural Hair Show www.naturalhairshow.org

I had the opportunity to be Educated at Paul Mitchell Academy as a Learning Leader and work and meet with some amazing people in the Industry. Co Founder and Ceo John Paul Dejorio and Winn Claybourne and my Educators and mentors from the Academy I learned so much from my experience with Paul Mitchell Academy.. My career as a Makeup Artist has given me the oppurtunity to train and meet with some of the best Makeup Artist in the Industry. The Make show in New York has been an event I attend each year to upgrade my skills and purchase Pro Products to insure my I provide quality products for my clients. I have been trained as a MAC Pro Artist, Accredited Clinique Skincare Consultant and Certified Eyelash Extension Provider.. Contact info:
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